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2014-2015 Officers: President Shawn O’Brien Trane 3600 Pammel Creek Road La Crosse, WI 54601 PH (608) 787-2312 President-Elect Audra Benzschawel Trane 3600 Pammel Creek Road La Crosse, WI 54601 PH (608) 787-2389 Treasurer Kit Fransen Trane 3600 Pammel Creek Road La Crosse, WI 54601 PH (608) 787-2724 Secretary Eric Sturm Trane 3600 Pammel Creek Road La Crosse, WI 54601 PH (608) 787-3736 Board of Governors Jake Beran HSR Associates, Inc. 100 Milwaukee Street La Crosse, WI 54603 PH (608) 785-4709 Nick Cavitt Trane 3600 Pammel Creek Road La Crosse, WI 54601 PH (608) 787-2715 Kevin Selvik The Glacier Group 1001 Fourier Drive Suite 202 Madison WI 53717 PH (608) 830-5210 Ray Slaughter Trane 3600 Pammel Creek Road La Crosse, WI 54601 PH (608) 787-3386

April 30, 2015 Tina Brueckner ASHRAE Region VI Regional Historian Dear Ms. Brueckner, I am enclosing the La Crosse Area Chapter’s 33rd entry for the Gold Ribbon and Lou Flagg award. The La Crosse Area Chapter, 115, is pleased to present the history of a Chapter with a focus from 2010 to 2014. Since 2010, the chapter’s successes have include its many awards of achievement, its strong membership growth especially within YEA (Young Engineers in ASHRAE), a great mix of tours and special topic programs, and active participation among the board and committee chairs. In the last couple of years, the chapter lost two integral members— James Ritter and Lee Burgett. As we reflect on their lives and legacy, we remember and are grateful for their many contributions to the both the ASHRAE Society and La Crosse Area Chapter.

John L. Sustar Historian La Crosse Area Chapter

ASHRAE History of a La Crosse Area Chapter The La Crosse Area Chapter of ASHRAE is celebrating its 44th anniversary in 2015. Since the Chapter was chartered on August 22, 1971, the chapter has been able to accomplish positive changes beneficial to both the Society and local community. Through the years, the La Crosse Area Chapter has played an important role in developing new energy efficient HVAC&R designs and implementing these strategies across all building sectors. The La Crosse Area Chapter of ASHRAE has been greatly involved in the development and application of numerous systems and equipment that utilize energy in the most economical and environmentally acceptable ways. Since the beginning, the La Crosse Area Chapter has achieved many honors and awards. The chapter has had a number of distinguished members. Neil R. Patterson, P.E., was named a “Fellow of the Society” in 1984. He was active in ASHRAE on the national level and was President of ASHRAE in 1993-94. Lee Burgett was installed as the President of the society from 2005-06. We lost Lee Burgett towards the end of 2014. Lee was a great leader who loved the ASHRAE family. We are grateful for his time and profound dedication to the Chapter. Other members named to the rank of Fellow and the year they attained it: Clarence L. Ringquist (1975), Neil Patterson (1994), William J. Landman, P.E. (1988), Floyd C. Hayes (1992), Stephen Trelease (1992), Richard (R.O.) Hunton (1993), Carl Speich (1993), Lee Burgett (1999), Art Hallstrom (2000), and Dennis Stanke (2007). The La Crosse Area Chapter lost one of its first and most dedicated members in 2013. James Ritter served as the Chapter’s 3rd president from 1973-74. In 1983, James Ritter was elected ASHRAE Chapter Historian and would go on to serve in this position for 30 years. He also served as Region VI Historian from 1989-92. Most notably, during his time as the La Crosse Chapter Historian, he earned numerous Gold Ribbons. The Lou Flagg Historical Gold Ribbon Award was approved by the ASHRAE Board of Directors in June 2002 “to recognize a Chapter Gold Ribbon Award winner for compiling information on outstanding historical projects or persons related to HVAC&R.” Since 2010, the chapter and its members have received the following awards listed in the table below. These awards are a reflection of all the hard work and dedication coming from the Chapter’s leaders.

Years Chapter Awards

2010-2011 Presidential Award of Excellence (PAEO) Jim Ritter: History Gold Ribbon Mick Schwedler: Standards Achievement Award

2011-2012 Presidential Award of Excellence (PAOE) Honor Roll Jim Ritter: History Gold Ribbon

2012-2013 Presidential Award of Excellence (PAOE) Honor Roll PAOE Sustainability Award Jim Spielbauer: Chapter Service Award Jim Ritter: History Gold Ribbon

2013-2014 Region VI Silver Gavel Award Presidential Award of Excellence (PAOE) Eric Sturm: History Gold Ribbon Rob Jordan: Membership Promotion "Green" Award John Murphy: Distinguished Service Award Dennis Stanke: Distinguished Service Award, Exceptional Service Award

Additionally, in 2013, the chapter hosted the ASHRAE Region VI CRC. Participants from five states made the trip to La Crosse where they enjoyed expert speakers and great company. Susanna Hanson, chair of the event, and a long list of volunteers from the chapter, planned for over a year and worked diligently during the conference to provide a positive experience for the regional members. Recognition of Past Presidents The La Crosse Area ASHRAE Chapter continues to be a viable organization with outstanding interest and participation. This success would not have happened were it not for the dedication of outstanding leaders who contributed their time and effort to make this chapter a model for the rest of the Society.

List of Past Presidents

1971-72 Hugh A. Boschert 1993-94 Gerhard W. Pierce

1972-73 Neil R. Patterson 1994-95 Bruce E. Anderson

1973-74 James M. Ritter 1995-96 Forrest K. Moe

1974-75 Thomas W. Mulrine 1996-97 Kevin R. Schnack

1975-76 Donald N. Kirby 1997-98 Thomas A. Ley

1976-77 William J. Landman 1998-99 Mark Halderson

1977-78 Eugene K. Edwards 1999-00 Mike Byars

1978-79 G. Allan Gaboric 2000-01 Eugene McNurlen

1979-80 Ken J. Schomberg 2001-02 Wane Baker

1980-81 James R. Miles 2002-03 Brian Reynolds

1981-82 Phillip A. Dockendorf 2003-04 Susanna Hanson

1982-83 Arthur D. Hallstrom 2004-05 Edward Swan

1983-84 John F. Klouda 2005-06 William Fox

1984-85 Kim Olson 2006-07 Lane Liudahl

1985-86 James N. Wagner 2007-08 Dwayne Johnson

1986-87 Paul W. Ehrlich 2008-09 Rick Heiden

1987-88 Dennis A. Stanke 2009-10 Larry Butz

1988-89 Duane L. Lom 2010-11 Jim Spielbauer

1989-90 John B. Heck 2011-12 Chris Hsieh

1990-91 James M. Porter 2012-13 Mike Patterson

1991-92 Stephen M. Fedie 2013-14 Mick Schwedler

1992-93 Donald M Eppelheimer

Figure 1. A gathering of ASHRAE La Crosse Area Past Presidents at the May 2014 meeting. From left to right: Bill Landman (76-77), Don Eppelheimer (92-93), Forrest Moe (95-96), Mark Halderson (98-99), Gene McNurlen (00-01), Dwayne Johnson (07-08), Rick Heiden (08-09), Jim Spielbauer (10-11), Chris Hsieh (11-12), Larry Butz (09-10), John Klouda (83-84), Mike Patterson (12- 13), Bill Fox (05-06), Wane Baker (01-02), Brian Reynolds (02-03), Duane Lom (88-89), Tom Mulrine (74-75).

Figure 2. In the last couple of years, the chapter lost two integral members of the chapter— James Ritter pictured on left and Lee

Burgett pictured on right.

Respectfully Submitted,

John Sustar Historian Chair La Crosse Area Chapter

HISTORY OF A PERSON DENNIS STANKE DENNIS STANKE ASHRAE Fellow and Distinguished Lecturer Staff Applications Engineer Trane Commercial Systems, Ingersoll-Rand La Crosse, WI BIOGRAPHY OF DENNIS STANKE EDUCATION: Secondary School – Choctaw County High School – 1966 College – General Engineering - Auburn University – 1967 College – BSME – University of Wisconsin – 1971 EMPLOYMENT: Design Engineer, Allen-Bradley – 1971 to 1973 Engineering Staff, Trane Commercial Systems, Ingersoll Rand – 1973 to present PROFESSIONAL HISTORY: Dennis Stanke, a 1971 mechanical engineering graduate from the University of Wisconsin, began his career with Allen-Bradley Company in Milwaukee, then joined Trane in 1973. For twelve years as a development engineer, he designed electrical and electronic unit controllers for a variety of Trane equipment, and holds three U.S. patents related to VAV system controls. For more than twenty years as an applications engineer specializing in airside systems and control, ventilation and indoor air quality, he has written numerous Trane Applications Engineering Manuals and Engineers Newsletters as well as numerous articles for industry publications. He appears regularly in Trane Engineers Newsletter Live satellite broadcasts and travels extensively to present ventilation system concepts to various audiences (primarily consulting engineers, building owners and design/build contractors). A past-president of the La Crosse Area Chapter and an ASHRAE Fellow, he served for over five years as Chairman for SSPC62.1, the ASHRAE committee responsible for Standard 62.1, “Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality.” He has also served on the Environmental Health Committee, Standards Committee, Publishing Council and Program Committee, and as a member of the editorial board for the ASHRAE publication “IAQ Applications.” Dennis has served on research advisory boards at UC-Berkeley (Centers for the Built Environment) and Penn State University (Indoor Environment Center) and he is an active member of USGBC LEED Technical Advisory Group for Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ TAG). ASHRAE AND RELATED COMMITTEES:

ASHRAE Member 1983 to present Program Committee - 1987 ASHRAE La Crosse Area Chapter President - 1987 to 1988 1998-99 IAQ ’98 Steering Committee - 1997 to 1998 Publishing and Education Council – 2000 to 2001 Standards Committee - 2001 to 2003 IAQ Applications Editorial Board - 2002 Environmental Health Committee - 2003 Chaired SSPC62.1 – Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality – 2005 ASHRAE HONORS: ASHRAE Journal Paper Award - 2006 Fellow Award - 2007 Standards Achievement Award - 2010 Dennis continues to attend monthly chapter meetings when possible and is available for society consultation.

History of a Company Schneider Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.

A Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning business was started by Leo Schneider in 1937 at 413 South Third St. in La Crosse, WI. After 61 years in business, a third generation of the family has taken over the helm at Schneider Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. at 413 South Third St. in La Crosse, WI. Former company president Mark Schneider began working for his father – founder Leo Schneider – when he was 15, during summer vacations and holidays. “Now I’m basically a sounding board for them,” Schneider said of his sons, Mark Jr. and Rick. “In the next few years, I’ll be completely out of business.” Today Mark Jr. has been work at the business since he graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 1990. Rick graduated from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN in 1991, then worked for Norwest Financial in the Twin Cities before managing Juicy Lucy’s Restaurant for his father and two partners for three years. He has worked at the Heating and Air Conditioning Business since that time. “They both started in the field doing the dirtiest jobs,” the senior Schneider said. “That the way I started – the crawl jobs to get to the old coal and wood furnaces that had to be torn out.” The family’s business may have a new home in the next few years. Early in 1988 Schneider bought Breidel’s Heating and Air Conditioning at N3227 HWY 16 in La Crosse, WI. This offers an opportunity to expand different kinds of markets. In July 1998 the La Crosse company was named runner-up in a nationwide contest for residential heating and Air Conditioning system design for a new home in Onalaska, WI. It won the award in the category of new homes exceeding 6,000 square feet in the contest conducted by the trade magazine contracting business. Schneider said the company has received several other awards through the years, including Distinguished Dealer Award in 1995. The award based on technical and customer service criteria, was presented to 10 of more than 8,000 system dealers nationwide. Schneider has seen a lot of change in his nearly 40 years in the business. In a 1954 Tribune Interview his father Leo quoted a national association as estimating one in five homes would have air conditioning within seven years. “Now probably 99 out of 100 new homes have central air,” said Schneider. “They really started becoming popular in the ‘60s; it started in the ‘50s.” Before that he said “there wasn’t much air conditioning just fans.” There was only one employee when Leo Schneider started the business in 1937. Twenty five years ago there were about 11 employees. Now, there are about 42 employees. Business has been an annual increase. The main reason is our whole outlook on customer satisfaction. We go the extra mile to ensure it.

Rick says, “I enjoy dealing with the people. Trying to come up with solutions to problems people have.” Mark Jr. said, “He enjoys working with builder and contractors to design comfort systems.” The business designs, installs, and services systems for residential and commercial customers. Other services include radon mitigation, carbon monoxide testing, air quality diagnostics and installation of in-floor radiant heating, water heaters and gas fireplaces.

History of a Person James M. Ritter, P.E.

The La Crosse Chapter of ASHRAE lost one of its first and most dedicated members on February 16, 2013. James Michael Ritter was born on January 21, 1931 to Joseph and Thecla (Besl) Ritter. He attended Aquinas High School in La Crosse, Wisconsin and graduated in 1949. In 1951, Ritter was inducted into the U.S. Army Signal Corps and attended basic training at Camp Gordon, Georgia. Upon completion of basic training, he was assigned to radio repair school at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. Following radio repair school, Ritter was assigned to a special counter-mortar radar set and sent to Korea in February 1953. Ritter returned to the United States in September 1953 and was honorably discharged shortly thereafter. In 1954, Ritter enrolled in the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse’s pre-engineering course and later transferred to the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 1955. In 1958, he graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. Ritter started his career as a junior distribution engineer with Northern States Power Company in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. In January 1964, he was promoted to the position of sales engineer and transferred to La Crosse, Wisconsin. As a sales engineer, he was involved in the design, installation, and study of energy applications for customers throughout the La Crosse Division. During this time, he became a registered professional engineer (May 1961). In 1988, Ritter retired from Northern States Power Company after 30 years of service. He continued to remain active in engineering societies and clubs until his passing. Ritter’s involvement in the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) began in the early 1970’s when he was an instrumental member of the group who planned and organized the La Crosse Chapter of ASHRAE. As part of that planning, a list of proposed members was established – his name was right at the top. On May 31, 1971, Ritter became an official member of the La Crosse Area ASHRAE Chapter. He was elected the La Crosse Chapter’s President-elect for 1972-73, and subsequently President for 1973-74. In 2000, Ritter was made a Life Member of ASHRAE. Ritter continued his involvement in the chapter following his Presidency. He was elected ASHRAE Chapter Historian for 1983-84, and would go on to serve in this position for 30 years. He also served as Region VI Historian for 1989-90, 1990-91, and 1991-92. During his time as the La Crosse Chapter Historian, he earned numerous Gold Ribbons. Ritter was also was awarded the Lou Flagg Historical Gold Ribbon Award in 2003 and 2005 for outstanding historical articles entitled “Reuben N. Trane, History of a Person” and the “History of the Trane Company” respectively. The Lou Flagg Historical Gold Ribbon Award was approved by the ASHRAE Board of Directors in June 2002 “to recognize a Chapter Gold Ribbon Award winner for compiling information on outstanding historical projects or persons related to HVAC&R.” In addition to being active with ASHRAE, Ritter was a member of many other organizations: National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), Wisconsin Society of Professional Engineers (WSPE), Tri-State Energy Committee, Northern States Power Engineers-Minneapolis, Past President of Eau Claire Technical Society, Board of Directors for WSPE (three times), Past President of Western Chapter of WSPE, Board of Governors for ASHRAE (two times), Past President of La Crosse Area Chapter of ASHRAE, Member of IES, Secretary of the Board of Gas Examiners, Great Lakes Power Association, Former member of IEEE, and member of the Northern States Power Engineers Association. In 1981, Ritter was awarded the Wisconsin Society of Professional Engineers – Professional Engineer in Industry award.

On a personal note, Ritter’s son, Kyle Ritter, said his father was a practical person who was always conscious of energy waste. As children, when they would leave the lights on, their father would tell them, “it’s a waste of energy and you can never get it back.” Ritter also employed a unique filing system to store documents and records that the children were not allowed to view. Upon his passing, the children discovered a folder in section “A” that contained numerous awards and accolades which Ritter had received throughout his professional career. This is a testament to a man who wrote of others’ achievements – but kept his own quiet.

History of a Company HSR Associates, Inc. The story of HSR Associates, Inc. starts with a partnership between two architects named Bob Hackner and Harry Schroeder. In the early 1950’s, Hackner left the architectural firm Schubert & Associates to form his own company. He began searching for another architect to join him in this new endeavor. Harry Schroeder, an architect working in the Madison/Milwaukee area, joined Hackner and in 1953, they opened Hackner, Schroeder and Associates in the Rivoli Building in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin. Because the Hackner family was involved in wood crafting used for interior finishes in churches, the majority of the firm’s initial work was in churches. During the 1950s and 1960s, the firm expanded to education, healthcare and municipal work. In the late 1960s, Hackner and Schroeder recruited Roger Roslansky to join the firm. With the firm’s growing success, Roslansky wanted a greater role in the business than Hackner and Schroeder were willing to give up, so Roslansky left shortly thereafter. Recognizing the value of Roslansky, Hackner and Schroeder convinced Roslansky to come back and they put his name on the door. In 1968, Roger Roslansky joined the firm as a partner and the firm’s name changed to Hackner Schroder Roslansky (HSR) Associates, Inc. From the very beginning, HSR Associates, Inc. offered mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) as well as HVAC design and engineering services. In fact, according to Kurt Schroeder, son of Harry Schroeder and current director/chief operating officer at HSR, the company has always been the only firm in the La Crosse area that offers both architectural and engineering services. Today, HSR Associates, Inc. provides its MEP services for a variety of projects, including education, medical, and government jobs. HSR’s more notable projects in recent years have been the expansion of the La Crosse Center, the Roger Harring Stadium at Veterans Memorial Field on the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse campus, and the Black River Memorial Hospital. Another project, the new Gundersen Health System Behavioral Health building in La Crosse, WI (a 52,000 square foot, two-story building), is a good example of HSR’s innovative approach to design and efficiency. Completed in 2013, the project’s goal was to design a hospital that consumed an industry-leading 85 kBtu per square foot per year. HSR’s director of engineering, Jim Tempke, said the new building is consuming only around 60 kBtu per square foot per year, which is half of the national hospital energy consumption benchmark. In addition to energy efficiency, the design of the hospital also takes an advanced approach to staff efficiency by minimizing the distance between frequently used spaces within the building. Throughout the years, HSR Associates, Inc. has prided itself in serving repeat clients. Schroeder said, “There are a number of clients that will say they’ll find someone else to work with, only to come back to HSR after realizing the value HSR provides to its clients.” In addition to retaining clients, HSR also takes great pride in retaining its talented employees. Many HSR employees have been with the firm at least 15 years and many are stockholders and owners of the firm. Interestingly enough, over the last 60 years, HSR has only had 2 people leading the HVAC engineering front— Hugh Boschert and Jim Tempke. Boschert helped establish the La Crosse Area Chapter of ASHRAE in the 1970’s as a member of the initial steering committee. He then continued his service as the first chapter president (1971-72). Boschert retired from HSR as vice president and director of engineering with 36 years of experience in 1990. Jim Tempke, current director of engineering, has been with HSR since 1971. Jim joined ASHRAE while in college at UW-Madison and has been part of the La Crosse Area ASHRAE Chapter Program Committee for over 10 years. The next in line of graduate mechanical engineers at HSR is Jake Beran. Jake graduated from La Crosse

Central High School and UW-Stout before joining HSR in 2008. Jake is currently serving on the La Crosse Area ASHRAE Chapter Board of Governors. Over the last 60 years, HSR services have impacted many clients throughout the region, their employees, and their families. Current president and chief executive officer at HSR, Brad Simonson, said, “HSR recognizes the fact that the true essence of the firm revolves around the success of these families and feels strongly that if HSR can enhance and ensure the success of these families, [we] will be very successful as a firm.” This has been the mission of HSR and has proven to be the cornerstone of the firm. Looking forward, Simonson believes that this vision will carry HSR far into future.



2009 – 2010 ASHRAE

Region VI CRC

Chapter Summary Report

La Crosse Area Chapter

Chapter number 115

http://www.ashraelacrosse.org

Special Chapter Activities

EcoPark Gala Event

to Kick Off Year

Finances

• Dues Increase Strengthened Balance

Sheet

• Other Sources of Income Are Small

Finances

(Effective date DD/MM

for Balances)

YTD Reported

2010/09

Reported

2009/08

Reported

2008/07

Investment Fund

Balance

$7063.00 $5869.00 $4564.00

Operational Fund

Balance

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Chapter Dues $3330.00 $1575.00 $1500.00

Members’ Cost of Meals $25.00 $20.00 $20.00

Date of Last Chapter

Audit

04/19/2010 4/21/09 4/16/08

Student Activities

• Restarted Student Chapter – 30 students

• Coordinated MSOE visit to Trane

• Scholarships Awarded

Membership Promotion

• Dues Increase Implemented

• Continued Downward Trend in Number of

Members

09/10 08/09 07/08

Assigned 134 150 153

Paid 82 93 97

Students 30 1 9

Chapter Program Activities

• Quality programs

• Variety in location, format, topic

09/10 08/09 07/08

Paid 82 93 97

Ave Attendance 36 30 33

Ratio .44 .32 .34

Chapter Technology Transfer

• Strong and Varied Programs

• One Refrigeration Program

• No Technology Awards Submitted

Research Promotion

• Ahead of the last two years

• Trane matches

Communications

• Four Webinars successfully performed

• New Website

• Focused Newsletter

Success Stories

1. Student Chapter Restart

2. Dues Increase

3. Digital Communications/Webinars

4. Participation Up

Lessons Learned

1. Try New Things

2. Strength in People

3. Focus on Young Engineers



2010 – 2011 ASHRAE

Region VI CRC

Chapter Summary Report

La Crosse Area

115

www.ashraelacrosse.org

Special Chapter Activities

• Tour of Kwik Trip

Food Preparation and

Distribution Facility

– ammonia refrigeration

– ice cube production

– freeze / cool facility

• Free pizza and soda!

Success Stories

1. Raised $800 through membership

donations to fund student scholarships

2. Susanna Hanson is the 2013 CRC Chair;

all CRC sub-committee chairs are filled

3. Mick Schwedler won the 2011 Standards

Achievement Award

Lessons Learned

1. Finding committed chairs and members

continues to be a challenge

2. Discuss scholarship funding before

announcing it to students

3. Time away from work is becoming more

of a challenge / money for CRC trip

Finances

• Accounts

– Checking and Savings ~$8,000

– WTC Foundation Endowment Fund ~$20,000

• Dues are only source of income

• Local companies sponsored 2 meetings

Finances


for Balances)

YTD Reported

2010/09

Reported

2009/08

Reported

2008/07

Investment Fund

Balance (endowment)

$20,000

($ 700)

$20,000

($1970)

$20,000

(N/A)

Operational Fund

Balance (bank accounts)

$8267 $7063 $5869

Chapter Dues $2040 $3330 $1575

Members’ Cost of Meals $20 $25 $25


Audit

3/15/2011 4/19/2010 4/21/2009

Membership Promotion

• Net increase in membership

• Adding about one new member / month

• Membership page was added to website

• Highlight a “Member of the Month”

• Membership night with DL Dennis Stanke

Chapter Program Activities

• 20% increase in chapter meeting

attendance two years in a row!

• Energizing Healthcare Gundersen

Lutheran Net Zero by 2014 – Jeff Rich

• Assessment of High Penetration of

Photovoltaics in Wisconsin – Doug Reindl

Student Activities

• Shawn O’Brien, new chair / great addition

• Award four $500 scholarships

• “Meet an Engineer” event during E-week

– 23 students from local high schools

– 6 engineers / overview / round table / pizza

– teachers asked for it to be an annual event

Chapter Technology Transfer

• E-Week Joint Societies Meeting: Carbon

Tax / Innovation – Congressman Ron Kind

• Joint ASHRAE / PMI Meeting: Keys to

Successful LEED Projects – Eric O’Neill

Research Promotion

• Continue to fall short of the goal

• Calling campaign is currently in full swing

• May chapter program: ASHRAE RP-1345

Waterside Fouling Performance of Brazed

- Plate Type Condensers in Cooling Tower

Applications - Lorenzo Cremaschi

Communications

• Dalia Estrada, new newsletter editor

• Website updated monthly

• No remote meetings this year

• “Meet an Engineer” event reported on by

two local TV stations



La Crosse Chapter115

ashraelacrosse.org

Xcel power plant visit

Bus trip to AHR show in Chicago

Gundersen Lutheran data center tour

Program (another strong year)

People (foster new)

Chapter President Elect and Programs Chair positions are hard to fill◦ Rotate people through different positions

◦ Recruit YEA members

Accounts◦ Checking and Savings ~$11,000

AHR show ~$1,700

◦ WTC Foundation Endowment Fund ~$20,000

Dues are only source of income

Monthly financial review and official audit is planned


for Balances)

YTD Reported

2011/12

Reported

2010/11

Reported

2009/10

Investment Fund Balance $20,000

168

$20,000

($700)

$20,000

($1970)

Operational Fund Balance $11,010 $8,267 $7,063

Chapter Dues $3,320 $2,040 $3,330


Date of Last Chapter Audit 4/17/2012 3/15/2011 4/19/2010

Co-chairs for membership promotion ◦ Rob Jordan and Scott Delo, new Co-chairs

New members increase (20)

Increase YEA members and their chapter operation participation (7/13)

Average about 2 new members per month (Over 50% growth over prior year)

Tours attract attendance◦ Xcel power plant visit

◦ Bus trip to AHR show in Chicago

◦ Gundersen Lutheran data center tour

The Future of Refrigerant Safety Classifications – Dennis Dorman

Geo-exchange 101 – Kirk Mescher

Technical session: 12 steps to improve geo-exchange system design and performance –Kirk Mescher

Shawn O’Brien, 2nd year chair

“Meet an Engineer” event during E-week◦ 28 students (11 girls) and 3 teachers from 3 local

middle schools (7-8th grade)

◦ 6 engineers (2 female) / overview / round table / pizza

◦ Engineering experience at UWL

Continue reach out local schools

Did not provide scholarships this year

E-Week joint societies (IEEE, ASME, ASHRAE, SME, WSPE) meeting◦ Bridge Construction Plans & considerations: I-90

Bridge Project – Terry Ward

More than last year but still fall short on the goal of $7,500

Still searching for a research topics presenter for our chapter meeting in June.

Delia Estrada, 2nd year newsletter editor

New monthly newsletter email format replacing traditional PDF

Upcoming website format will allow chapter officers to update



La Crosse Chapter115

ashraelacrosse.org

American Solar Car Challenge

Programs!!!

Launch of La Crosse YEA

The “Next” Chapter

CRC

Follow through on Lessons Learned

Take a risk

Find the right people◦ Student Activities

◦ Build relationships

◦ Volunteers

Budget completed during BOG planning session

Monthly financial “mini”-audits by BOG

Annual audit to be completed NLT June

Increase in membership created surplus

Surplus helped with CRC, Scholarship, and Programs

YTD Reported

2012/13

YTD Reported

2011/12

YTD Reported

2010/11

Investment Fund Balance

(Scholarship)

$20,000

$0

$20,000

$168

$20,000

$700

Operational Fund

Balance

$12,906 $11,010 $8,267

Chapter Dues $4,718 $3,320 $2040



Audit

DUE NLT

6/30/13

4/17/12 3/15/2011

Membership Committee◦ Chair: Rob Jordan

◦ Co-Chair: Eric Bleckinger

New Members Increase: 17

Total YEA Members: 33

Grade Advancements: 3

Transfer In: 1

SPEAKER TOPIC MONTH

Mick Schwedler Chilled Water Systems

September

Tour Multistack October

Tour GL Behavioral Health Center

November

Dr. Thomas Culp Fenestration December

Dennis Stanke Std 189 January

Larry Kirch City Planning February

Glenn Lussky Global Warming March

Mark McCracken Ice Storage April

Awarded 2 Scholarships◦ Western Technical College Student (WTC)

(Joint Societies Meeting)

◦ Chippewa Valley Technical College Student (CVTC)

Lab Tour for 35 WTC Students

Controls Presentation for WTC Students

Several attempts to engage local elementary and middle schools

E-Week Joint Societies Meeting(IEEE, ASME, ASHRAE, SME, WSPE)◦ La Crescent First Robotics Team

◦ La Crosse City Planner

Strong Programs and Attendance

Difficult year with CRC Sponsorship Requests

Total this year: $2,326

Goal: $7,500

Webmaster extraordinaire: Jim Spielbauer

Migration to ASHRAE Server (Thanks Benny!)

Redesigned Webpage – Word Press

Registration online - PayPal

Committee of 1 has grown to 4!

Newsletter Committee◦ Delia Estrada

◦ Kit Fransen

◦ John Sustar



La Crosse Area

Chapter 115http://www.ashraelacrosse.org

Great programs and attendance◦ Great mix of tours (2), technical (5), community

connection (2), sites (5) and times

YEA Events

Active BOG

First Principals Breakfast

President-Elect Garrett Roberts

Secretary Shawn O’Brien

Treasurer Audra Benzschawel

Board Member at Large Jake Beran

Board Member at Large Kit Fransen

Board Member at Large Eric Sturm

Board Member at Large Kevin Selvik

Committee LeadershipTechnology Transfer (Programs) Charlie Jelen

Electronic Communications Jim Spielbauer

Membership Rob Jordan, Haley Goslinga

Young Engineers in ASHRAE

(YEA)

Eric Sturm, Kristin Sullivan

Student Activities Scott Delo

Newsletter Kit Fransen, John Sustar

Historian John Sustar

Honors & Awards Garrett Roberts

Research Promotion Mike Patterson

Government Grassroots Mike Patterson

Success Lessons

Scholarship increases Involve the membership

Programs Involve the membership

YEA events Involve the membership

Miss Lessons

SAC: Getting into elementary/middle/high schools

Need better contactsTiming is everything else

Government Grassroots How does this fit our chapter?

Research promotion Begin earlyHosting CRC may affect next yearFull Circle and YEA BOG members

Revenue > Expenses

CRC revenue◦ Scholarships

Increased Foundation funding

Also received permission from members to fund one scholarship with dues so that Foundation fund can grow

◦ Future member services

Reviewed monthly then approved by BOG

YTD Reported

2013/14

(as of 3/31/ 2014)

YTD Reported

2012/13

YTD Reported

2011/12

Investment Fund Balance

(Scholarship)

$32,688

(2 x $750)

$25,177

(2 x $500)

$22,424

($168)

Operational Fund Balance $19,713 $12,906 $11,010

Chapter Dues $3,720 $4,718 $3,320


Date of Last Chapter Audit Planned 6/11/2014 6/12/2013 4/17/2012

First Principals Breakfast◦ Well-received

◦ Great ideas and input

◦ Principals found it valuable

Ron Jarnagin meeting with engineering leadership of a large company

DRC (Mark Miller) April attendance greatly appreciated

Recognize new members at each meeting (38 YEA members)

BOG welcoming all members Associate – Member

advancements

Date Event Location - Time

September 18th Western Technical College - Vision Lunda Ctr 5:30 pm

October 16th Xetex Facility Tour Xetex – Noon

November 13th ASHRAE 90.1 Update by Susanna Hanson Trane 1A/1B – Noon

December 18th Gundersen Tour – New Tower Gundersen – Noon

January 15th Ethics – Provided by ASHRAE TC 1.7 Trane 1A/1B – Noon

February 19th Joint Meeting – Frac Sand MiningIncluded La Crescent and Aquinas Robotics

Demonstrations

Lunda Center – 5-8 PM

March 19th Optimized Chiller Plants by Philip Kennedy Trane 1A/1B – Noon

April 16th Building Energy Quotient by Ron Jarnagin Trane 1A/1B – Noon

April 16th ASHRAE Living Lab by Ron Jarnagin Piggies – 6PM

May 21 Update on Refrigerants by Steve Kujak Trane 1A/1B - Noon

Great mix of tours (2), technical (5),

community connection (2), sites (5) and times

Average attendance: 38

Student tours

Robotics teams from local high schools

Meetings with Western Technical College students

Concentration on programs

Not much research in our area

Future possibility for technology award nominations

Difficult year with CRC Sponsorship Hangover

Total this year (4/29/2014): $2263

Will emphasize this prior to June 30

Goal: $5,500

New Historian doing very well

Meeting, interview, history of HSR Associates

Lawn games

Curling

Fireside Chat, aka,“Ask a vintage member” night

UWL physical plant tour

Night at the Loggers (baseball)

eComm Chair and Newsletter editors made my life easy

Used MailChimp for newsletters◦ Easy creation of newsletter templates

(shortened newsletter creation time by about half)

◦ Ability to send out to different newsletter lists (General ASHRAE membership and YEA list)

◦ It’s free!!

Web sign-up available for newsletter

Set up Google drive so there is broader access to members

New banner! (done by Historian)

Chapter Members 169

Membership Promotion 735

Student Activities 496

Research Promotion 355

Historical 325

Chapter Operations 1,535

Chapter Technology Transfer 1,575

Chapter Grass Roots Gov’t Act 0

Total 5,021

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